Effective pain management is crucial as it enables individuals to work, enjoy leisure activities, and fulfill their roles in family and society even when the underlying health condition is stable. Chronic pain, with its complex causes and contributing factors, often demands a more intricate management strategy than acute pain. It necessitates a multidisciplinary approach and tailored treatment plans to address the unique requirements of each patient.
Topical and transdermal creams and gels can be designed to deliver high local concentrations at the application site (e.g., NSAIDs for joint pain), for trigger point application (e.g., various medications for neuropathic pain), or in a formulation that permits systemic absorption. Side effects typically associated with oral administration can often be bypassed when medications are applied topically. Additionally, when medications are administered through the skin (e.g., transdermal gel) they bypass the gastrointestinal system and avoid first-pass metabolism by the liver.
We collaborate with both patients and practitioners to address issues by tailoring medications to the unique requirements of each individual. To discuss the most suitable dosage form, strength, and medication or combination for your patient, please reach out to our compounding pharmacist.